LEAN LeadershipJudy Oliver Busby

My Goals for Today

• To provide insight into the human behavior aspects of change

• To share some “HOW’s” so you can lead sustainable change

LEAN LEADERSHIP- What can it do for your business?

Idea generation from new sources

Higher level of

performance

More engagement

and ownership

LEAN Leadership invites employees that are closest to the

process to think, contribute, and take responsibility for performance

Process People

LEAN requires leaders to coach

“What” - “Why” - “So What?”

Issue (what)

Impact (why)

LEAN requires leaders to coach

“What” - “Why” - “So What?”

Issue (what)

Impact (why)

L.I.S.T.E.N.

Brainstorm together

Create action plan

Seek commitment/agreement

What is LEAN Leadership

The ability of a leader to value small changes /ideas in actions/ behavior/symbols that are not typically tackledthat can make a big impact in overall performance

For example:• Material handling route work flow• Information exchanged between groups, shifts, and departments• Response to an component issue• Management locations• Signage throughout the facility, department, group

The “Known” Change Process

ChangeNeeded

FutureState

CurrentState

The “Real” Change Process

Unfreezethroughpurposefulactions, behaviors and words

Changethrough discussions, goal-setting, and clear expectations

Refreeze desired actions, behaviors, and words (symbols)

Change LeadershipChange:

Situational, external

Can be positive or negative – new job, territory, product or process; marriage, new baby, divorce

Transition:

Psychological process; internal

Requires letting go of the old reality & identity

The Change Process

CurrentState

Transition

Desired State

W I I F M ?

To start- LEAN Story

“The How” LEAN Resources

LEAN Resources- Mapping

LEAN performance requires a people and process focus

• Improve quality- true customer expectations

• Eliminate waste- waiting & motion• Reduce lead time- value stream

mapping• Reduce total costs-engage everyone

How does human behavior play into performance?

“People own what they’re a part of….”

Good luck with your LEAN journey